Wind Damage, Best Auto Shops, Fairfax Talks Lynching: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• 39 Hate Groups Are Active In Virginia
• Armed CVS Robber Arrested Again: Police
• Drunk Driver Flees Before Crashing Into Pole: Police

Virginia's Fairfax Compares Himself To Lynching Victims

Embattled Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax compared himself to Jim Crow-era lynching victims in a surprise speech Sunday, as he resists widespread calls to resign prompted by allegations of sexual assault. When he finished his five-minute impromptu speech, stunned senators sat in awkward silence.

VA's Lorena Bobbitt Article Explores THE Topic In Amazon Series

Lorena Bobbitt who gained notoriety as the abused Manassas wife who retaliated by slicing off her husband's penis, is back in the news with "Lorena," a four-part documentary on Amazon Prime Video.

Fredericksburg Featured In Monday's 'The Bachelor'

Reality-TV on Monday night features downtown Fredericksburg when Stafford High School graduate Caelynn Miller-Keyes has air time on "The Bachelor."

Area's Best Auto Shops: New Analysis Compares Cost, Quality

The nonprofit Washington Consumers' Checkbook finds many repair shops disappoint their customers. Checkbook's evaluations of hundreds of shops in the Washington area include its ratings for quality and price.

Residents Rescued After Tree Falls Onto Home

Firefighters came to the rescue when a large tree fell onto a Burke area home Sunday night.

• 2 Alexandria Schools Without Power Amid Strong Winds
• Power Outages Affecting Thousands Along Route 1 Corridor
• Downed Trees, Outages Impacting McLean

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Also Worth A Look Today

• '2019's Most Sinful States' List Includes Virginia Report
• VA, DC Cost Of Car Insurance Compared With Other States
• Flu Level Widespread Across Virginia And DC, No Deaths Reported
• Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections: 21 Violations At One Place
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 51 Violations At One Place
• Bank Robbery Under Investigation: Police
• Fire Starts Around Oakton Home's Fireplace

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